The crowd, who had previously been afraid to speak, saw the Lords of the Earth step forward and joined in the plea. They knew this would offend Jier and the Time Controllers, but compared to the current crisis facing the Wisdom Clan, they were willing to risk the consequences.
As Mengli had said before, if the Wisdom Clan were to perish, the civilization of the entire world would struggle to advance even an inch. The Wisdom Clan had not only brought convenience to this world but had taught all sentient beings how to think; the crystallization of knowledge accumulated over countless years was a testament to their importance.
"My Spirit Clam Clan has three hundred and fifty million souls—far outnumbering the Wisdom Clan—and we are willing to take their place as the chosen ones!" A Sub-Lord shouted, his voice drowning out everyone else.
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